Choose The Infernal Return
Choose The Infernal Return if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Infernal Return launched in 2022.
The Infernal Return vs Deep Down
The Infernal Return and Deep Down both land in Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam. The Infernal Return (2022) is 2 years older than Deep Down (2024). Deep Down is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Infernal Return (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Deep Down
Choose Deep Down if you want an Indie experience. Deep Down launched in 2024.
Both The Infernal Return and Deep Down sit in Action, Strategy, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Infernal Return |  Deep Down | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Knifish Games | CaliCosDev Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam.
- The Infernal Return (2022) is 2 years older than Deep Down (2024).
- Deep Down is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than The Infernal Return (5.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
The Infernal Return vs Deep Down — FAQ
- Should I play The Infernal Return or Deep Down first?
- If you want chronology, The Infernal Return (2022) came out before Deep Down (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are The Infernal Return and Deep Down similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.